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Spinnaker Croft PioneervsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft Pioneer42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Croft Pioneer40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Croft Pioneer100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Croft Pioneer$199
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Coral

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$450

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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